To record on Xbox, open the guide with the Xbox button, go to Capture & Share, then choose Record what happened for a recent clip or Start recording for a live recording.

Simple steps

  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller.
  1. Go to Capture & Share.
  1. Choose one of these:
    • Record what happened to save the last part of gameplay.
 * **Start recording** to begin a new clip.
  1. When finished, open the same menu and select Stop recording.

Extra tips

  • On some Xbox setups, Record what happened can save short clips of recent gameplay, while Start recording is for recording actively from that moment onward.
  • If you want longer recordings, capture length and storage options may depend on your console settings and whether you use internal or external storage.
  • Your recordings are usually found in the console’s recent captures or captures area after saving.

If you meant the Xbox Game Bar

If you meant recording on a Windows PC with Xbox Game Bar, the shortcut is Windows + Alt + R to start or stop recording.